Victoria Bridge, Launceston

The Victoria Bridge in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia carries Tamar Street across the North Esk River.

Also known as the Tamar Street Bridge, the original 500 feet timber bridge opened on 10 January 1899.Launceston Mount Lyell Standard & Strahan Gazette 31 March 1899 page 3The Victoria Bridge Glasgow Engineering With the ironwork and bridge piling deteriorating, it closed on 27 September 1965. A replacement concrete bridge was built by the Public Works Department, opening on 31 July 1966.

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